The objectives for which the S. N. Bose National Centre is established, are:
To foster, encourage and promote the growth of advanced studies in selected branches of basic sciences.
To conduct original research in theoretical and mathematical sciences and other basic sciences in frontier areas, including challenging theoretical studies of future applications.
To provide a forum of personal contacts and intellectual interaction among scientists within the country and also between them and scientists abroad.
To train young scientists for research in basic sciences.